The Hungry Detective

Summer is only a few days old so it is time a for the The Hungry Detective Summer Preview. Summer is always the biggest time of the year for Crime Fiction releases. Of course there are more than a few books that have my interest piqued. WITNESS TO DEATH - Dave White - Now I stumbled across this book while reading an interview that Duane Swiercyncski's did on his blog with author Dave White. I love this guy. THE EVIL THAT MEN DO is still a book that I think about. Great stuff. This is an e-book release, and I plan on enjoying all 4200 pages on my Kindle iPhone app just as soon as I can.  A BAD DAY FOR SCANDAL - Sophie Littlefield - Now I'm reading Ms. Littlefield's second book now. I always lament the lack of female writers in my Crime Fiction education, this is making up for that right now. I hear only good things about this author. This is her third book. STEAL THE SHOW - Thomas Kaufman - July 5 The second book for this author. THD had the opportunity to interview ...

It is the good fortune of The Hungry Detective to now and again receive books from authors, publishers or their associated marketing agencies. These books were received in the month of May 2011. THE MASK OF TROY - David Gibbins - Dell THE BROTHERS OF BAKER STREET - Michael Robertson - Minotaur Books-Thomas Dunne Books AN ORDINARY DECENT CRIMINAL - Michael Van Rooy - Minotaur Books-Thomas Dunne Books A BAD DAY FOR PRETTY - Sophie Littlefield - Minotaur Books-Thomas Dunne Books EAST OF SUNSET - Ken Mercer - Minotaur Books-Thomas Dunne Books

It is the good fortune of The Hungry Detective to now and again receive books from authors, publishers or their associated marketing agencies. These books were received in the month of April 2011. 13 MILLION DOLLAR POP - David Levien - Doubleday TWICE A SPY - Keith Thomson - Doubleday PRAY FOR SILENCE - Linda Castillo - Minotaur DEATH ON TOUR - Janice Hamrick -  Minotaur PITCH DARK - Steven Sidor - St. Martins Griffin A CURTAIN FALLS - Stefanie Pintoff - Minotaur BLOOD HARVEST - S.J. Bolton - Minotaur

It is the good fortune of The Hungry Detective to now and again receive books from authors, publishers or their associated marketing agencies. These books were received in the month of March 2011. THE POACHER'S SON - Paul Doiron - Minotaur Books THE LAW OF THE ANGELS - Cassandra Clark - Minotaur Books THE CRUELEST MONTH - Louise Penny - Minotaur Books SILENCER - James W. Hall - Minotaur Books DOWN RIVER - John Hart - Thomas Dunne Books TYPHOON - Charles Cummings - St. Martin's Griffin THE TRINITY SIX - Charles Cumming - St. Martin's Books

Hello. Spring appears to be here. I say appears because the other day we got about three inches of snow. Stupid snow. Spring Preview arrives with more than a few books I would like to add to my permanent collection. I'm sure some of them will make it. The rest I will lament like friends who I never call (or blogs I never update). Sigh. Of course my thanks go to Fantastic Fiction and The Bloodstained Bookshelf in helping THD to compile this list THE FIFTH WITNESS - Michael Connelly - April 5 I've warmed up to the Haller books ever so slowly. HEADS YOU LOSE - Lisa Lutz and David Hayward - April 5 Ms. Lutz is pretty hilarious even if her books are a little too caught up in stylistic flourishes. A book by dueling authors sounds like fun. HELL IS EMPTY - Craig Johnson - June 2 Finally got around to giving this guy a read last year. He is pretty good. NOW YOU SEE ME - SJ Bolton - June 7 Reminds me of early Minette Walters, I'm hooked. THE RIDGE - Michael ...

It is the good fortune of The Hungry Detective to now and again receive books from authors, publishers or their associated marketing agencies. These books were received in the month of February 2011. THE LOCK ARTIST - Steve Hamilton - Minotaur Books STRONG AT THE BREAK - Jon Land - Forge LIVE WIRE - Harlan Coben - Dutto THE BONE HOUSE - Brian Freeman - Minotaur Books

Somewhat hot on the heals of the Edgar Nominations are the Barry Noms. And while the Edgar's will be announced at the end of April the Barry Awards will not given until the St. Louis Bouchercon in September! Yikes. The Hungry Detective congratulates all of the nominees.  Best Novel NOWHERE TO RUN - C. J. Box - Putnam CROOKED LETTER, CROOKED LETTER - Tom Franklin - Morrow THE LOCK ARTIST - Steve Hamilton - Minotaur MOONLIGHT MILE - Dennis Lehane - Morrow BURY YOUR DEAD - Louise Penny - Minotaur SAVAGES - Don Winslow - Simon & Schuster Best First Novel GUTSHOT STRAIGHT - Lou Berney - Morrow ROGUE ISLAND - Bruce DeSilva - Forge THE POACHER'S SON - Paul Doiron - Minotaur SHERLOCKIAN - Graham Moore - Twelve THE HOLY THIEF - William Ryan - Minotaur ONCE A SPY - Keith Thomson - Doubleday Best British Novel STARTED EARLY, TOOK MY DOG - Kate Atkinson - Doubleday BLOOD HARVEST - S. J. Bolton - Bantam Press THE WHISPERS - John Connolly - Hodder ...